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Which document was established in 1823 that played a significant role in the consolidation of global capitalism?

  • League of Nations
  • Cold War Agreement
  • Monroe Doctrine (correct)
  • Atlantic Charter

What was one of Woodrow Wilson's contributions to the concept of self-determination?

  • Rejecting the idea of individual rights for nations
  • Promoting socialistic approaches to governance
  • Founding the principle primarily on ethnic and cultural rights (correct)
  • Emphasizing economic independence over political independence

What was the primary focus of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1918?

  • Ethnic and cultural nationalism
  • Class struggle and USER rights (correct)
  • Global Capitalism and democracy
  • Establishing the League of Nations

What key concept did Rose Luxembourg caution against in relation to self-determination?

<p>Ethnic/cultural nationalism driven by elites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the decolonial movements between 1945 and 1970 in Asia and Africa?

<p>A diverse range of struggles influenced by Cold War dynamics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant legal concept challenges traditional views of human rights by arguing that parts of nature should have legal personhood?

<p>Rights of Nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action led to the cancellation of the highway project in Bolivia?

<p>Massive mobilizations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What environmental issue has been linked to the logging industries in Grassy Narrows?

<p>Mercury contamination in water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of the water treatment plant in Grassy Narrows?

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Which right is emphasized by Indigenous Nations in the context of environmental sustainability?

<p>Right to Environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines third generation rights?

<p>Rights emphasizing collective well-being and cooperation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Fourth Generation Rights' primarily address?

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What important constitutional aspect was violated by the highway project in Bolivia?

<p>Recognition of Mother Earth’s rights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the burden of responsibility for third generation rights primarily rest upon?

<p>Nation states and the international community (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing aspect of imperialism compared to colonialism?

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What was a key issue in the Intag Valley mining project in Ecuador?

<p>Lack of community consent for development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document affirms the right to recognition as a person before the law?

<p>Universal Declaration of Human Rights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rights encompasses challenges posed by the climate crisis and digital technology?

<p>Fourth Generation Rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are negative rights primarily concerned with?

<p>Preventing the state from taking away rights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher is associated with the concept of separation of church and state?

<p>John Locke (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which article of the Universal Declaration protects the right to property?

<p>Article 17 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do natural law proponents believe is discoverable through reason?

<p>Moral principles inherent to human nature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common theme among Enlightenment thinkers?

<p>Human conditions could be improved through knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the human rights visionaries advocating for secular universalism?

<p>Hugo Grotius and Samuel Pufendorf (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Thomas Hobbes explore in his work 'Leviathan'?

<p>Right to life and protection against torture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does secular universalism aim to affirm?

<p>Common humanity that transcends religious sectarianism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the industrialization period by the end of the 19th century?

<p>Introduction of the 8-hour working day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept emphasizes the interconnectedness of all human rights?

<p>Indivisibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was established in 1919 to address labor issues following World War I?

<p>International Labor Organization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a challenge faced during the late 19th century concerning labor rights?

<p>Rise of state-centrism and nation-state consolidation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines 'positive rights' in the context of human rights?

<p>Rights requiring active provision or action from the state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which movement represents the post-apartheid struggle for justice in South Africa?

<p>Abahlali baseMjondolo (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized as a shift towards government control in labor rights during the late 19th century?

<p>Rise of state-centrism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'distributive justice' refer to?

<p>The fair allocation of resources and opportunities within a society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of Zionism as established by Theodore Herzl?

<p>To establish a Jewish nation state for self-determination. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Balfour Declaration of 1917 emphasize regarding the rights of non-Jewish communities in Palestine?

<p>Nothing shall be done that may prejudice their civil and religious rights. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to British control of Palestine after World War I?

<p>The end of the Ottoman Empire. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did the UN take regarding Palestinian territory in 1948?

<p>It partitioned the territory into two nation states. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by the colors of the watermelon in relation to Palestinian symbolism?

<p>The colors of the Palestinian flag. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Indigenous Bolivian communities opposing the TIPNIS Highway?

<p>They were not consulted or given consent for its construction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What justification does the Bolivian State provide for the construction of the TIPNIS Highway?

<p>It will connect communities and promote development. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What period marks British rule over Palestine following World War I?

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Third Generation Rights

Rights that focus on the well-being of communities, nations, and humanity as a whole. They emphasize collective interests and cooperation to protect global goods, addressing issues impacting multiple communities and nations.

Right to Self-determination

The right of a people to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.

Colonialism

The act of one nation controlling another's land, people, and resources directly.

Imperialism

A powerful nation controlling another's political and economic affairs, often through indirect force.

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Solidarity Rights

Rights that call for collective action to address global issues and ensure shared well-being.

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Monroe Doctrine (1823)

A US policy stating that European powers should not intervene in the Americas, aimed at protecting American interests in the region.

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Self-Determination

The right of people to determine their own political status and pursue their own economic and social development, often associated with the formation of independent states.

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Woodrow Wilson & Self-Determination

Wilson believed in self-determination based on ethnicity and culture, which could lead to conflicts between national autonomy and democracy.

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Rose Luxembourg & Self-Determination

Luxembourg argued that self-determination should focus on economic rather than just ethnic or cultural nationalism, as economic independence is vital.

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Decolonial Solidarity

A global movement of solidarity against colonialism, particularly in the 1960s, involving students, scholars, and activists working together.

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Urbanization

The growth of cities and the increase in the number of people living in them, often caused by industrialization and people moving from rural areas for job opportunities.

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Modern Factory System

A new way of producing goods in the 18th and 19th centuries using powered machinery, specialized labor, and mass production in factories.

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Living Conditions

The state of housing, sanitation, health, and overall quality of life for people in a particular place, especially during the Industrial Revolution.

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Mechanicalization

The process of replacing human or animal labor with machines, particularly during the Industrial Revolution.

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Positive Rights

Rights that require active steps from the government or others to ensure people can enjoy them. These rights are essential for allowing people to fully participate in society.

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Distributive Justice

The idea of fairness when it comes to how resources, opportunities, and wealth are shared within a society.

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Progressive Realization

The idea that governments must work towards fully achieving human rights over time, even if they don't have all the resources right away.

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Apartheid

Policies and practices that deliberately separate and discriminate against people based on their race or ethnicity. This term comes from the system in South Africa.

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Right to Environment

The right of individuals and communities to a healthy and sustainable environment, free from harmful pollution and degradation.

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Fourth Generation Rights

Human rights that address new global challenges brought about by technological, scientific, and environmental advancements.

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Rights of Nature

The idea that certain parts of nature, like rivers or species, should have legal rights and personhood.

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Legal Personhood

The legal status of an entity (individual, corporation, or even a natural entity) that has rights and responsibilities under a specific legal system.

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Intag Valley Case

A case where Indigenous communities in Ecuador successfully fought against a Canadian mining project that violated their rights and the rights of nature.

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Great Peace of Montreal

A treaty signed in 1701 that established peaceful relations between the French and various Indigenous nations in North America.

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Negative Rights

Rights that protect individuals from government interference and ensure their freedom.

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Natural Law

A set of moral principles believed to be inherent in human nature and the natural world, discoverable through reason.

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Secular Universalism

A philosophy that emphasizes shared human values independent of religious beliefs.

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Separation of Church and State

The principle that political and religious authority should be distinct.

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Right to Life

Protection from torture and capital punishment, essential to the fundamental human right to exist.

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Right to Property

The right to own and control one's possessions, a key element of individual liberty.

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Enlightenment

A philosophical and intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual liberty.

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Zionism

A movement advocating for the creation of a Jewish nation-state in Palestine, driven by the persecution of Jewish people and seeking self-determination.

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Balfour Declaration

A 1917 declaration by the British government expressing support for the establishment of a Jewish national home in Palestine, while also acknowledging the rights of existing non-Jewish communities.

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British Mandate of Palestine

The period from 1923 to 1948 when Britain controlled Palestine as a mandate territory following World War 1.

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Nakba

The Palestinian catastrophe, referring to the displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War that led to the establishment of Israel.

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Watermelon Symbolism

The watermelon, with its red flesh and black seeds, has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation, representing the Palestinian flag and the enduring Palestinian presence.

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TIPNIS Highway

A proposed highway through Indigenous communities in Bolivia aimed at transporting cacao beans, sparking debate about indigenous rights and development.

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Indigenous Rights in TIPNIS

Indigenous communities in the TIPNIS region of Bolivia are fighting the construction of a highway that would cut through their ancestral lands, arguing that it threatens their way of life and violates their right to self-determination.

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Development vs. Indigenous Rights

The TIPNIS highway controversy highlights the tension between development projects that aim to benefit a larger community and the rights of Indigenous people to protect their culture and lands.

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Study Notes

Week 1: Introduction to Human Rights

  • Human rights are a priori moral entitlements, not contingent on law
  • They exist because we are human
  • Human rights are inalienable, cannot be taken away
  • Human rights are equal, applying to all humans
  • Human rights are universal, applying to all humans around the world
  • Humans have rights, but don't always enjoy them until threatened or taken away
  • Civil and political rights protect individuals from infringement by governments and other groups
  • Locke argued that no one, including governments, should infringe on the rights and property of others, especially on the basis of religious differences

Week 2: First Generation Rights, Situating Political and Civil Rights

  • Historical circumstances leading to calls for universal human rights included consolidation of capitalism, strong/exclusive hierarchies, and consolidation of religion by absolutist monarchies
  • Rampant inequality like feudalism and indentured servitude characterized this period
  • Expansion of capitalist markets and the rise of the propertied class created a need for liberal property rights
  • Individuals' rights are often considered "negative rights" -- preventing the state from infringing on them
  • Natural law proposes that there exist moral principles inherent in human nature, discoverable through reason
  • These principles are universally applicable, providing a basis for distinguishing right from wrong
  • Hugo Grotius was a pivotal figure in developing the theory that there is a common humanity transcending religious differences

Week 3: First Generation Rights, Challenging Universality

  • Enslaved people in the Americas and the Caribbean, including Haiti and Guadeloupe, challenged the universality of rights by claiming those rights
  • Women's civil and political rights were also challenged during this period as they were mostly considered as passive citizens in many contexts
  • The French Revolution and other events led to new conceptions of individual rights and dignity challenging traditional authorities, promoting rational thought
  • Enlightenment thinkers highlighted the rights and dignity of all individuals

Week 5: Capitalism

  • Capitalism is an economic system where wage labor and privately owned property dominate
  • The Industrial Revolution saw significant societal changes, including urbanization, factory systems, and increased mechanization
  • Pollution and harsh living conditions arose as unintended consequences of industrialization
  • The rise of the working class and political action, such as the formation of the International Workingmen's Association (First International), emerged during this period
  • The Paris Commune (1871), an attempt by the working class to seize control of Paris, was instrumental in political movements

Week 8: Second Generation Rights

  • Progressive realiaztion is that states are obligated to improve the enjoyment of rights over time in regards to resources and availability
  • The concept of apartheid, involving policies and practices designed to segregate and discriminate between groups
  • Discussion about who gets what (distributive justice) as a facet of human rights during apartheid in South Africa
  • Events and issues like the Grassy Narrows case and its concern with environmental justice

Week 9: Situating Third Generation Rights

  • Rights of communities, nations, and humanity in general, emphasizing collective interests, and issues/concerns with various nations
  • Decolonization struggles and globalization/neoliberalism influenced the discussion of these rights

Week 10: Situating Third Generation Rights / Solidarity Rights

  • Colonialism, imperialism, and related concepts are discussed regarding control of states and peoples by another power
  • Consolidation of global capitalism and related events like the Monroe Doctrine and Atlantic Charter of 1941 were part of this discussion

Week 11: Third Generation Rights: Limits and Possibilities

  • Discussions on the right of a people to determine their own political status
  • Zionism as a case study of a movement seeking to establish a Jewish nation-state in Palestine

Week 12: Fourth Generation Rights

  • An evolving framework of human rights, focussed on new challenges and opportunities
  • Fourth-generation rights address issues like AI, biotechnology, or climate crisis, which challenge assumptions about humanity
  • Newer discussions regarding rights of nature, for example the concept of Intag Valley in Ecuador and the related conflicts over mining rights and environmental regulations.

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